About Sarah Freese (Braat)
Originally from upstate New York, Sarah has lived in Colorado since 2001. She has lived in Steamboat Springs since 2004.
Sarah is passionate about offering healing work and playing outside. She enjoys the many activities of the Yampa Valley, including rafting, hiking with her dogs, camping, water skiing, snowboarding, dirt biking, and soaking in our beautiful hot springs. She also volunteers at the local community gardens and with Community Cultivation as a Colorado Master Gardener. She supports Deep Roots and is a share holder with Grant Family Farms, a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). She loves growing, cooking, and eating local organic food and spending time with her family playing outside!
Sarah is also passionate about traveling, and recently returned from a trip to China, lead by the editor of the Empty Vessel, where she studied Qigong and was inspired by the incredible power of the Wudang Mountains.
Sarah recently married Michael Freese and has changed her name from Sarah Braat to Sarah Freese. Through her marriage, Sarah received an incredible husband and two beautiful children, Dylan and Bella.
She looks forward to helping you on your healing journey!
Sarah is passionate about offering healing work and playing outside. She enjoys the many activities of the Yampa Valley, including rafting, hiking with her dogs, camping, water skiing, snowboarding, dirt biking, and soaking in our beautiful hot springs. She also volunteers at the local community gardens and with Community Cultivation as a Colorado Master Gardener. She supports Deep Roots and is a share holder with Grant Family Farms, a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). She loves growing, cooking, and eating local organic food and spending time with her family playing outside!
Sarah is also passionate about traveling, and recently returned from a trip to China, lead by the editor of the Empty Vessel, where she studied Qigong and was inspired by the incredible power of the Wudang Mountains.
Sarah recently married Michael Freese and has changed her name from Sarah Braat to Sarah Freese. Through her marriage, Sarah received an incredible husband and two beautiful children, Dylan and Bella.
She looks forward to helping you on your healing journey!
Training
I have been practicing massage therapy and energy healing professionally and full time since 2002.
I studied massage at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT), in Boulder Colorado. Here, I earned a certificate and an Associates of Occupational Studies Degree in Massage Therapy.
I studied Watsu, aquatic bodywork, at the School of Shiatsu and Massage, in Middletown California.
I studied Qigong Healing, Chinese energy healing, primarily at the Center Place with Damaris Jarboux, in Boulder Colorado, with Richard Leirer, of Taos New Mexico, and with Debra Lin Allen, of Denver, Colorado. I continue to study with all of the above teachers. I have also studied Qigong with James MacRitchie, Michael Lomax, Daisy Lee, Francesco Garripoli, Paul Rischard, Vicky Dello Joio, Solola Towler, Master Gu Shining, and Master Jiang Fei.
I studied Raindrop Technique and Emotional Release Technique with Ruby Gibson, in Evergreen CO.
I also have a BA in Anthropology from Colorado State University.
I studied massage at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT), in Boulder Colorado. Here, I earned a certificate and an Associates of Occupational Studies Degree in Massage Therapy.
I studied Watsu, aquatic bodywork, at the School of Shiatsu and Massage, in Middletown California.
I studied Qigong Healing, Chinese energy healing, primarily at the Center Place with Damaris Jarboux, in Boulder Colorado, with Richard Leirer, of Taos New Mexico, and with Debra Lin Allen, of Denver, Colorado. I continue to study with all of the above teachers. I have also studied Qigong with James MacRitchie, Michael Lomax, Daisy Lee, Francesco Garripoli, Paul Rischard, Vicky Dello Joio, Solola Towler, Master Gu Shining, and Master Jiang Fei.
I studied Raindrop Technique and Emotional Release Technique with Ruby Gibson, in Evergreen CO.
I also have a BA in Anthropology from Colorado State University.
Professional Licenses, Certifications and Degrees
Colorado Massage License: #1977, since 2009
Hawaii Massage License: #10879, since 2008
Massage Therapy Certificate: from BCMT, 2002
Energy Healing Therapist Certification: from BCMT, 2004
National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: #328409-00, since 2002
Associates of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapy: from BCMT, 2003
National Certification as a Qigong Instructor: from NQA, 2011
National Certification as a Qigong Clinical Practitioner: from NQA, 2011
Watsu Practitioner Certification: 2005
Raindrop Therapy Certificate: 2005
BA in Anthropology: from Colorado State University, 2008
Hawaii Massage License: #10879, since 2008
Massage Therapy Certificate: from BCMT, 2002
Energy Healing Therapist Certification: from BCMT, 2004
National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: #328409-00, since 2002
Associates of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapy: from BCMT, 2003
National Certification as a Qigong Instructor: from NQA, 2011
National Certification as a Qigong Clinical Practitioner: from NQA, 2011
Watsu Practitioner Certification: 2005
Raindrop Therapy Certificate: 2005
BA in Anthropology: from Colorado State University, 2008
Work Experience
Over the years, I have worked in many locations around Colorado:
I started Sage Healing Arts, my private practice, two years ago, after practicing out of my home office for several years.
- In Boulder: Massagespecialists.com, Circle of Hands Massage Coop- chair massage.
- In Summit/Eagle Counties: Arapahoe Basin- chair massage, the Vail Valley Massage Coop, Active Lifestyle Massage
- In Steamboat Springs: The Grand Spa, Waterside Day Spa, Strawberry Park Hot Springs- massage and watsu, Three Forks Ranch, Vista Verde Ranch, Marabou Ranch, Christy Club, Moving Mountains, the Yoga Center of Steamboat- Qigong Instruction, and the Yampa Valley Medical Center's Integrated Health (IH) Department- massage and Qigong.
I started Sage Healing Arts, my private practice, two years ago, after practicing out of my home office for several years.
Professional Organizations and Affiliations
- National Qigong Association (NQA) since 2009
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB)
- BCMT alumni association
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